Playing taxes on your winnings should no longer exempt. When you are a U.S. citizen you owe Uncle Sam a share, regardless if won right here or in one other country. The IRS considers all playing winnings taxable earnings, even when or no longer it’s an quantity that doesn’t salvage reported to the IRS by the payer, fancy that $20 purchase on a scratch off label, or a lucky $250 when your numbers hit, even a $1,000 jackpot on your favorite slot machine. Sadly, playing taxes are due.